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| Blake,Howard (1938-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | Faber Highbridge | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Bolcom,William (1938-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | E. B. Marks H. Leonard | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Bozza,Eugene (1905-1991) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Comments | Dedcated to Ulysse Delecluse. Clarinet part demands a virtuoso technique involving many fast notes, some with scales in octaves. Two cadenzas in last movement. The middle movement is quiet with a beautiful melodic line and sumptuous chords. | ||
| Publisher | A. Leduc | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Callaway,Ann (1949-) | |||
| Sex | Female | ||
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| Written | 1987 | ||
| Duration | 16:00 | ||
| Comments | Premiered by Larry McDaniel, bass clarinet and the Seattle Symphony, Mar. 18, 1989 | ||
| Publisher | Laureate MMB | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Bass Clarinet, Chamber Orchestra | ||
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| Cooke,Arnold (1906-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | Novello | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Copland,Aaron (1900-1990) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1943 | ||
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| Comments | Written for Benny Goodman. One of the classics of clarinet literature. | ||
| Publisher | Boosey & Hawkes | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction by the composer | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Etler,Alvin (1913-1973) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1962 | ||
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| Comments | Dedicated to David Glazer. This is a highly rhythmic, abstract concerto for an unusual combination. The "chamber ensemble" includes Trumpets, trombones, basses, and an extensive percussion battery. Performance materials are available. | ||
| Publisher | Associated | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble | ||
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| Comments | The manuscript is a bit difficult to read. | ||
| Finzi,Gerald (1901-1956) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Comments | First performed by Frederick Thruston on 9 September 1949. One of the best contemporary concertos. Three-Movements. Mid-century Engilsh style. A challenging but charming work. | ||
| Publisher | Boosey & Hawkes | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, String Orchestra | ||
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| Publisher | Boosey & Hawkes | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Reduction for clarinet and Piano by Harold Perry. | ||
| Francaix,Jean (1912-1997) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Comments | Dedicated "A mon Ami Fernand OUBRADOUS". This contemporary work stands as one of the most difficult clarinet concertos written to date. Although written in A major, the Bb Clarinet is specified, causing the clarinetist to perform in the written key of five sHarps. | ||
| Publisher | Musicales Transatlantiques | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction. | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Harvey,Paul (1935-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1964 | ||
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| Comments | Dedcated to Stanley Drucker. A challenging, technical concerto. The first movement includes an extensive cadenza. | ||
| Publisher | J. Maurer | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Hindemith,Paul (1895-1963) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1947 | ||
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| Comments | Written for Benny Goodman. A wonderful, musically expressive concerto. Requires great endurance on the part of the soloist. | ||
| Publisher | Associated Belwin-Mills Schott | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Kosteck,Gregory (1937-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1977 | ||
| Duration | 25:00 | ||
| Comments | Prepared with the assistance of an NEA Career Advancement Grant. | ||
| Publisher | New York Public Library | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Lessard,John (1920-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1952 | ||
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| Publisher | American Music Center | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Flute, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Violin (2), Viola, Cello, String Orchestra | ||
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| Malko,Nicolai (1883-1961) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | Boosey & Hawkes M. P. Belaieff | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Manevich,Alexander (1908-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1955 | ||
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| Comments | A one movement, multisectional concerto with a strong Russian flavor. Includes one cadenza. | ||
| Publisher | International State | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Maros,Miklos (1943-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | Stim | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Merikanto,Aarre (1893-1958) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | Society for the Publication of Finnish Music | ||
| Inst. | [9] Clarinet in Bb, Horn, Violin (3), Viola (2), Cello, Double Bass | ||
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| Milhaud,Darius (1892-1974) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Comments | Dedicated "To Benny Goodman". A major work in the clarinet concerto repertoire. Jazz idiom is prevalent in the fast movement. Work is technically and musically demanding. Major performance difficulty is endurance because, for the clarinetist, there are few rests and those are short. | ||
| Publisher | Elkan-Vogel T. Presser | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Reduction for clarinet and Piano by the composer. | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Nytch,Jeffrey (1964-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1994 | ||
| Duration | 16:30 | ||
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| Publisher | American Music Center | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Pfeiffer,Franz Anton (1752-1787) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [6] Clarinet in Bb, Cornet, Violin (2), Viola, Cello | ||
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| Piston,Walter (1894-1976) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1967 | ||
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| Comments | Commissioned by Mario di Bonaventura. A harsh, atonal work that is of limited appeal. Requires an advanced performer. | ||
| Publisher | Associated | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Comments | Reduction for clarinet and Piano by the composer. | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Rajicic,Stanojlo | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1966 | ||
| Duration | 20:00 | ||
| Comments | Title also in Serbian. | ||
| Publisher | Muzicka Izdanja | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Percussion, Piano, String Orchestra | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Srpska akademija nauka i umetnosti, Belgrad. Likovne i muzicke umetnosti. | ||
| Rawsthorne,Alan (1905-1971) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1937 | ||
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| Comments | Dedicated to Frederick Thurston. Four-Movement concerto that is more in the style of a sonata than a concerto. Mid-century Engilsh style with some dissonance. | ||
| Publisher | Oxford University Press | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction by Gerard Schurmann. | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, String Orchestra | ||
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| Rivier,Jean (1896-1987) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1961 | ||
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| Publisher | Musicales Transatlantiques | ||
| Inst. | [2] Flute, Clarinet in Bb | ||
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| Schmidt,William (1926-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | Western | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Symphonic Winds | ||
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| Shapey,Ralph (1921-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1954 | ||
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| Comments | Composed in Europe under the Frank Huntington Beebe Scholarship Award | ||
| Publisher | T. Presser | ||
| Inst. | [6] Clarinet in Bb, Horn, Percussion, Piano, Violin, Cello | ||
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| Shaw,Artie (1910-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1941 | ||
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| Comments | A wonderful jazz concerto. Excellent music. | ||
| Publisher | Consolidated | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Band | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Siegmeister,Elie (1909-1991) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Comments | A jazzy, interesting concerto. The work requires a strong performer, as many of the fast passages are quite awkward. | ||
| Publisher | S. Fox | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction. | ||
| Publisher | S. Fox | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Comments | Available on rental. | ||
| Skrowaczewski,Stanislaw (1923-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | 1981 | ||
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| Publisher | European American | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in A, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction. The inside cover reads: "The unique color and texture of this composition are impossible to capture in a conventional Piano Reduction. Therefore this reduction is intended by the composer for rehearsal purposes only, not to be used for performance." | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Stevens,Halsey (1908-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Comments | "For Lee Gibson, Commissioned by his friends and students". The first movement begins with a flowing introduction before a rhythmic allegro ensues. It ends with a flashy cadenza. The second movement is in a flowing 6/8 meter with an expressive cadenza. The last movement requires a quick staccato. | ||
| Publisher | Peer | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Peer | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, String Orchestra | ||
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| Swisher,Gloria Wilson (1935-) | |||
| Sex | Female | ||
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| Written | |||
| Duration | ca. 19:00 | ||
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| Publisher | American Music Center | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Tansman,Alexandre (1897-1986) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | Francaises de Musique | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Tomasi,Henri (1901-1971) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
| Comments | http://henritomasi.ifrance.com/henritomasi/ | ||
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| Comments | Dedicated to Ulysse Delecluse. A Solo de Concours for Conservatoire National de Musique France. This is a virtuoso concerto requiring facile technique and quick staccato. There is a long cadenza in the first movement. Changes of meter in first movement may present ensemble problems. | ||
| Publisher | A. Leduc | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Veale,John (1922-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Comments | Dedicated to Sidney Fell. Conservative English clarinet concerto in one movement. | ||
| Publisher | Oxford University Press | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Band | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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| Webber,John | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Written | |||
| Duration | 16:00 | ||
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| Publisher | American Music Center | ||
| Inst. | [6] Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Harpsichord, Violin, Cello | ||
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| Wissmer,Pierre (1915-) | |||
| Sex | Male | ||
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| Publisher | G. Ricordi | ||
| Inst. | [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano | ||
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| Comments | Piano reduction | ||
| Publisher | Unknown | ||
| Inst. | [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra | ||
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Prepared on Sun Jan 8 22:06:04 2006